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Locals score world's best water-splitting
Australian researchers have set a new record for generating hydrogen fuel with solar power.
Plastic ear pinpoints sound for AI
A simple device could bring robots and artificial intelligence closer to natural human abilities.
'No jab no play' coming to Victoria
The Victorian Government is introducing new 'no jab, no play' laws, banning unvaccinated kids from child care and kindergarten.
Lines laid down by thinking eyes
A new study has shown that the human eyeball does a lot of visual processing before its signals even reach the brain.
Literacy and work links discussed in Tasmania
The high rate of Tasmanian students graduating without being able to read, write or do sums is a “big problem”, one minister says.
Online tests to give SA teachers the edge
All of South Australia's government schools are getting involved in a program to give online reading comprehension and mathematics tests will to students in years three to 10.
Rally cry to help WA TAFE
The WA State School Teachers' Union has launched a new campaign to call on the WA Government to reinstate TAFE funding.
Sleazy pubs to stadiums, live music brings $16 bil
Live music poured $15.7 billion into the Australian economy last year, while creating 65,000 full and part-time jobs.
'Wife beater' campaign starts with the name
A new campaign has been launched to rename the common navy blue ‘wife beater’ singlet.
Robo-lessons ease path to human lives
A world in which humans share their homes and workplaces with robots is coming, and local researchers are looking to smooth the transition.
Local team takes high-tech title again
Australia has again taken out the most prestigious prize in the world of robot soccer.
Concern about perfection doesn't pay
Many people describe themselves as the type of person who needs everything to be “done right”, but this urge for perfection could carry some severe costs.
Startling study as call for mental support
A new survey suggests hundreds of thousands of Australian children and teenagers are experiencing serious mental health issues, but their parents are none the wiser.
Union division on Work Choices or not
A war of words is brewing as to whether a review of industrial relation is a return to Work Choices.
Vaccine turn-around hinges on reiteration
It might not be possible to convince someone who believes that vaccines cause autism that they do not.
Cashless welfare card in swipe at social reform
A trial has been launched for a cashless welfare card in one South Australian town, which community leaders say will save lives.
Graduate gives big gift to old digs
A former Monash University economics graduate has provided a $5.2 million gift to support mental health research at Monash University.
Google's robo-car checklist revealed
Google has applied for patents that could let its autonomous cars choose not to drive.
Solar mega-drone to boost 'net access
Facebook has unveiled its first full-scale, solar-powered, internet-broadcasting drone.
Australian space race could keep great minds
The first female and first Australian principal investigator on a mission to Mars says Australia should embrace the opportunity to inspire - and retain - the next generation of home-grown scientists, engineers and technologists by joining the space exploration game.